84R13883 KSM-D By: Farney H.R. No. 1472 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Dr. Vince Sherman has received a 2015 Frist Humanitarian Award from St. David's Georgetown Hospital, and this presents a fitting opportunity to recognize him for his notable accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Named for Dr. Thomas Frist Sr., philanthropist and founder of Health Corporation of America, the Frist Humanitarian Award is the highest honor given each year to physicians, employees, and volunteers in the St. David's HealthCare network; the recipients, who were chosen for their dedication to patients and to the hospital community, will also be considered for HCA's national Frist Humanitarian Award; and WHEREAS, Dr. Sherman, affectionately known as "Dr. Vince," is an obstetrician and gynecologist with St. David's Georgetown Hospital; at least one patient credits him with saving her life, due to his quick action during a surgical procedure, and he works tirelessly to ensure all of his patients receive the best possible care; his resourcefulness and encouragement make him a great asset to the hospital and to his associates; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating exceptional skill and compassion in all his efforts with St. David's HealthCare, Dr. Vince Sherman has earned the esteem of his peers while making a positive difference in the lives of many Central Texas residents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Vince Sherman on receiving a 2015 Frist Humanitarian Award from St. David's Georgetown Hospital and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Sherman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.